“I didn’t serve, so that these SOB’s could protest!” By BC in Illinois Wait. Maybe I did. In reading about the Trump words and tweets about people taking a knee at a time and in a way that displeases him, and how these SOB’s should be fired on the spot, I have come across […]

First of all, a huge congratulations to the four semi-finalists at the just-concluded US Open: Coco Vandewghe, Madison Keys, Venus Williams and, of course, the newly-minted Leader of the Pack, Sloane Stephens. America’s tennis establishment and tennis fans have longed for this. The stats were reeled out over and over again during the past fortnight, especially […]

Delta seems ready when Serena’s baby is, and oh wow, what better Gate to await Ohanian’s precious little girl! Delta seems ready when Serena’s baby is … at – where else – Gate 23! DELTA on Twitter Various sports have been a big part of this blog from the beginning, and […]

A lone pupil frolics around before the start of the competition at The Premier Hotel, Ibadan, a structure that sits majestically on one of the many hills that dot the ancient city. Looking at a definitely confident boy – who was perhaps testing the water – so to say – with seeming trepidation is the event […]

Taribo West is just one of the many top footballers to come out of Ajegunle [Getty Images] Ajegunle is known for being one of Lagos’ toughest, most dangerous slums, but it also has another reputation – for producing some of Nigeria’s top footballers. So what’s the secret to its unlikely success? For a […]

The joy of two loving sisters This Cup’s for Us! [Photo Credit: AP; Copy: Tola Adenle] It was their 9th head to head grand slam final, and with an intimidating 20-0 score line in Grand Slam Finals, a 15-11 head to head lead over big sister, […]

Just when tennis seems to be losing the type of excitement that always awaited Singles finals come along a pair of ultimate dream pairings this weekend in Melbourne. None of these greats is spring chicken: they’ve been around – no, not tennis courts but here on earth – for a total of a hundred and […]